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Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023
Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 655 and 662 the smallest integer that is 433610 that is divisible by both numbers.
Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 655 and 662 is 433610.
LCM(655,662) = 433610
Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;
Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 655 and 662. First we will calculate the prime factors of 655 and 662.
Prime Factorization of 655
5 | 655 |
131 | 131 |
1 |
Prime factors of 655 are 5,131. Prime factorization of 655 in exponential form is:
655 = 51×1311
Prime Factorization of 662
2 | 662 |
331 | 331 |
1 |
Prime factors of 662 are 2,331. Prime factorization of 662 in exponential form is:
662 = 21×3311
Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 655 and 662.
LCM(655,662) = 21×51×1311×3311
LCM(655,662) = 433610
Factors of 655
List of positive integer factors of 655 that divides 655 without a remainder.
1, 5, 131, 655
Factors of 662
List of positive integer factors of 662 that divides 662 without a remainder.
1, 2, 331, 662
The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 655 and 662, than apply into the LCM equation.
GCF(655,662) = 1
LCM(655,662) = ( 655 × 662) / 1
LCM(655,662) = 433610 / 1
LCM(655,662) = 433610
(i) The LCM of 662 and 655 is associative
LCM of 655 and 662 = LCM of 662 and 655
1. What is the LCM of 655 and 662?
Answer: LCM of 655 and 662 is 433610.
2. What are the Factors of 655?
Answer: Factors of 655 are 1, 5, 131, 655. There are 4 integers that are factors of 655. The greatest factor of 655 is 655.
3. What are the Factors of 662?
Answer: Factors of 662 are 1, 2, 331, 662. There are 4 integers that are factors of 662. The greatest factor of 662 is 662.
4. How to Find the LCM of 655 and 662?
Answer:
Least Common Multiple of 655 and 662 = 433610
Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 655
655 = 5 x 131
Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 662
662 = 2 x 331
Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:
LCM = 433610 = 2 x 5 x 131 x 331
Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 655 and 662 is 433610.